Ekar

Ekar is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.4km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Ekar village. As per 2009 stats, Sitgram is the gram panchayat of Ekar village.

Here you can discover what makes Ekar unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Ekar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ekar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ekar is 309685. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raiganj is nearest town to Ekar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ekar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ekar

Population of Ekar

According to the 2011 Census, Ekar has a total population of about 1,307, with approximately 663 males and 644 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,182 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 112. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.44%, with male literacy at about 69.38% and female literacy near 51.24%. There are around 281 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ekar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ekar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ekar. As per the 2011 stats, Ekar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ekar

Knowing the nearby villages of Ekar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ekar.

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